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6 days ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
This Saturday is the Hip Hop Orchestra Experience in the Discovery Theater. The show promises to combine hip hop with classical music displaying how compositions from Bach or Mozart can find new energy when reimagined. The Anchorage Concert Association presentation features Alaska Youth Orchestra members and alumni backing up MC Unity Lewis, Yung Phil and Anchorage's Brother Buffalo. Brother Buffalo is a hip hop duo comprised of brothers Jake and Garrett Swenson.
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1 month ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
The Anchorage Civic Orchestra holds an annual concerto competition for high school students. Winners receive a cash prize and get to perform a solo backed by the orchestra at an upcoming concert. It’s a unique opportunity for young players to get a chance to play with more senior players in a real orchestra environment.
Anchorage Festival of Music and breaking the fourth wall with 'The Dragon of Wantley' | State of Art
1 month ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
On this episode of State of Art, we discuss Anchorage Festival of Music’s upcoming production of “The Dragon of Wantley.” Considered the most popular opera of the 18th century, it’s a parody of serious operas that tells the story of a village being terrorized by a dragon and the beer-loving knight they hope will save them. Performances are Friday through Sunday, March 28th through the 30th in the UAA Fine Arts Building.
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1 month ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
This Addressing Alaskans features an episode of the Anchorage Museum’s Chatter Marks podcast. Chatter Marks features everyday Alaskans, artists, big thinkers and doers. In this live recording of the podcast, host Cody Liska sits down with Alaska skate and snowboard legends Jason Borgstede, Jesse Burtner, Micah Hollinger and Andre Spinelli about their roles in shaping the local scene. This event was recorded at the Anchorage Museum on January 17.
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2 months ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
This episode features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporations 2025 economic forecast. First, we hear an update on the city from Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Then we hear AEDC president and CEO Jenna Wright discuss how various industries are projected to fare in the coming year and how factors like population, employment and inflation contribute to the forecast.
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Director of Photography and Chief MMJ at KYES-TV (Anchorage, AK)
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Yereth Rosen
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Reporter at Alaska Beacon
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